PLANT HEALTH CARE SEMINAR

Plant Health Care Seminar

This annual seminar is a must-attend event for company owners, plant health care specialists, and arborists dedicated to staying at the forefront of pest management and control strategies. Designed to deliver practical insights and the latest research, the session covers emerging pests, innovative treatments, and effective scouting techniques.

Attendees will benefit from timely updates, real-world case studies, and collaborative discussions. Participants are encouraged to share experiences, evaluate treatment options, review scouting reports, and engage in open-floor dialogue.

Whether you're aiming to refine your existing practices or broaden your expertise, this seminar provides a valuable platform to connect, learn, and lead in the dynamic field of plant health care.

MILTON

Date:  Friday, March 20, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Landscape Ontario - Milton

Fees:
Members $100 +hst Non Members $150 +hst

CEUs: TBD

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Preliminary Agenda

Date: Friday, March 20, 2026 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Landscape Ontario – Cedar Room

  • 8:00 – 8:30 a.m.: Registration and Coffee

  • 8:30 – 9:00 a.m.: Katie Goldenhar, Plant Pathologist – Horticulture, OMAFRA (In-Person) - FUNdamentals of Fungicide

  • 9:00 - 10:00am: Julie Holmes, Plant Health Survey Biologist – CFIA

    (VIRTUAL) CFIA’s Forest Pest Survey Results - 2025 Survey

  • 10:00 - 10:15 a.m.: Break

  • 10:15 – 11:15 a.m.: Hannah Fraser, Entomologist (horticulture), OMAFRA (In-Person) - Tree Health Starts Small: The Entomology Behind Effective

    Monitoring

  • 11:15 – 11:45 a.m.: Katie Goldenhar, Plant Pathologist – Horticulture, OMAFA

    IN PERSON Beech Leaf Disease

  • 11:45– 12:15 Becky Moule, Plant Health Care Specialist, CLC Tree Services

    IN PERSON Beech Leaf Disease Treatments

    12:15 – 1: 00 Lunch - Sponsored by ???????

    1:00 – 2:00 John Pedlar Research Scientist, Canadian Forest Service

    VIRTUAL Updating Canada’s plant hardiness zones: an assessment of

    change over time

    2:00 - 2:30 Raylene Colautti, Nursery & Landscape Specialist Assistant, OMAFA IN PERSON - Elm Zigzag Sawfly and Hickory Tussock Moth

    2:30 – 3:00 TBA

    3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Mark Carroll, Soil Biologist and Certified Arborist at Dirt to Soil Ltd IN PERSON - Soil from a Biological Perspective

    4:00 – 5:00. Group Discussion – Lets talk about your pest and control problems